Historically speaking I have had a hard time saying no to things at work because I worried that if I didn't do it, it wouldn't get done, and more recently if it was done, it certainly wouldn't be done to my standard. This meant saying yes to a lot of work I didn't enjoy and took the fun out of teaching and working with my colleagues.
However, recently I have started to add things to my work load, that I think I may enjoy. I am sharing responsibility for our HS speech and debate teams with 2 other colleagues, I am going out for union positions both for day to day representation and for the State Assembly. This is while maintaining department chair responsibilities and other leadership roles within my building.
I enjoy the leadership aspects of my job. I enjoy creating schedules and problem solving. I enjoy reading and knowing the details of my contract--blame being raised by a lawyer.
My concern is that even though I find joy in these things that I will lose balance.
I have gotten much better about leaving work at work, but if there are now more things pulling me away from my job I may be more pressed on getting things done to my standard on my timelines. I'm less worried about dropping the ball on my personal life, not that I have much of one most days. And more worried that I'll drop the ball on my students.
I guess only time will tell. I'm excited about these new opportunities, I need some excitement in my life so I guess I'll try and see where that leads me.
Signing off for now.
*C
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